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COVID-19: VAT rates on tests and vaccines reduced to 0%
COVID-19: VAT rates on tests and vaccines reduced to 0%
As part of efforts to tackle COVID-19, the Principality will follow the example of France and apply a 0% VAT rate on COVID-19 tests and vaccines. This measure will apply until 31 December 2022.
26 Dec, 2020
Gourmet Christmas Baskets for Victims of Storm Alex
From Chefs with Love: Christmas Baskets for Victims of Storm Alex
How would you like a Christmas basket prepared by an array of the most creative of European chefs let loose to unleash their passion with salmon, gingerbread, papillotes, jams, panettones, fine wines and anything else they can think of.
25 Dec, 2020
The Business Downturn Triggers Some Strikes in Monaco
The Business Downturn Triggers Some Strikes in Monaco
Covid-19 has had a devastating effect on many economies around the world. And one of the sectors most impacted is tourism. Quarantine, partial lockdowns and curfews have also hit business hard. Restaurants and bars have been impacted disproportionately.
24 Dec, 2020
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Cristiano Ronaldo “walks” Champions Promenade in Monaco
Legendary footballer Cristiano Ronaldo received the prestigious Golden Foot Award in Italy from Louis Ducruet (who was representing Prince Albert II) on 20 December. His footprints can now be seen on the Promenade des Champions in Monaco.
24 Dec, 2020
New Law: Gamblers cannot Escape their Casino Debts in Monaco
New Law: Gamblers cannot Escape their Casino Debts in Monaco
The National Council unanimously voted on a bill that will allow the SBM to collect debts from its customers.
22 Dec, 2020
Presentation of Economy Bulletin for Q3 2020
Presentation of Economy Bulletin for Q3 2020
Monaco Statistics (IMSEE) presented the Principality’s Economy Bulletin for the third quarter of 2020 before a press audience on Tuesday 15 December.
22 Dec, 2020
Police Ramp up Drug and Alcohol Tests over Holidays
Police Ramp up Drug and Alcohol Tests over Holidays
Getting into the holiday spirit can mean sipping eggnog by the fire and toasting to a better new year. But getting behind the wheel while intoxicated is not only illegal, it’s life-threatening. Police in Monaco are ramping up their narcotics hunt just in time for the holidays.
20 Dec, 2020
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Monaco’s Fairy Tale Christmas Ball and other Monaco news
Learn what's been on the news this week in Monaco and stay updated during this busy end of the year time. Monaco’s Fairy Tale Christmas Ball inspires Hope and Magic On 12 December, the Principality’s annual Christmas ball took place, an enchanting evening straight out of a fairy tale.
19 Dec, 2020
All You Need To Know About Monaco’s New Sanitary Measures
All You Need To Know About Monaco’s New Sanitary Measures
The day after H.S.H. the Sovereign Prince's address on the evolution of health measures in the run-up to the end of the year celebrations, the Prince's Government today clarified the implementation of these arrangements.
19 Dec, 2020
Records Broken In The International Ramoge Photo Contest
Records Broken In The International Ramoge Photo Contest
The international photography competition “RAMOGE - L'Homme et la Mer” is one of the 2020 events that has taken place without a hitch.  On the occasion of World Oceans Day on Monday 8 June 2020 the contest launched.
19 Dec, 2020
Monaco Extends its Curfew into the New Year
Monaco Extends its Curfew into the New Year
Monaco’s curfew concept is a model that is working effectively in a very uncertain world. It is a standard that has been adopted currently by France too - though the epidemic in France is far more severe.
18 Dec, 2020
Monaco Tourism aims at innovation and greenway
Monaco Tourism Strategy thinks about a future-oriented customer between innovation and sustainability
Tourism and travels are currently facing heavy threats due to the global COVID-19 emergency which also has important economic and social consequences. Subsequent lockdowns and unprecedented movement restrictions caused globally a contraction of 70% of international tourist arrivals in January-August 2020 according to the UN World Tourism Organization Barometer.
18 Dec, 2020
COVID-19: Prince’s Government recommends testing for those travelling outside the Principality
COVID-19: Prince’s Government recommends testing for those travelling outside the Principality
As we approach the end of the year, a time which is synonymous for many with holidays outside the Principality, the Prince’s Government strongly recommends that those travelling get tested for COVID-19 on their return.
17 Dec, 2020
The Vivanova event at the Fairmont - a Charity Gala
Caring for Kids: Club Vivanova & the Fairmont Succeed Against All Odds
Bradley Mitton is a unique success story, having achieved the impossible first in Asia learning his trade in the luxury restaurant and wine business he took on every slavish task with determination to one day have his own business.
16 Dec, 2020
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